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020			_a9781859469965
040			_cIIT Kanpur
041			_aeng
082			_a720.472 _bD69d
100			_aDollard, Tom
245			_aDesigned to perform _ban illustrated guide to delivering energy efficient homes _cTom Dollard
260			_bRIBA Publishing _c2018 _aPortland
300			_ax, 169p.
520			_aThis book is an illustrated practical design guide to delivering better energy performance in all types of new build homes. It takes the form of an annotated details book, with photos taken from live construction sites, with the content based around diagrams, drawings and photos by the author, which demonstrates valuable best practice knowledge and advice.0Chapter 1 is an introduction to the performance gap and the quality of design and construction in new build homes, explaining the typical construction sequence of homebuilding, and highlights common issues that designers need to engage with. Chapters 2-7 look at each construction fabric in turn, including a series of detailed drawings, diagrams and photos illustrating the key elements of good design. Chapter 8 contains a checklist of all performance gap issues that designers need to look for.0This book will provide valuable guidance to architects and designers on how to improve their detailing at construction stage, and therefore the overall quality of design and performance of new homes.
650			_aBuildings -- Environmental engineering
942			_cBK
999			_c560751 _d560751